Obituary: Mary J. Taylor

Oct. 3, 1923 - Aug. 14, 2008

Oct. 3, 1923 - Aug. 14, 2008

August 18, 2008

SOUTH BEND - Mary J. Taylor, 84, of South Bend, IN, passed away at 10:15 p.m. Thursday, August 14, 2008, in her home. She was born on October 3, 1923, in South Bend, IN, to Oliver and Winifred (Mills) Pfender. On February 19, 1946, in South Bend, she married Richard C. Taylor, who preceded her in death on February 4, 1988. Mrs. Taylor is survived by five children, Richard (Kristine) Taylor II of South Bend, IN, Judy Geisel of South Bend, IN, Peggy (Mike) Hallaert of Mauldin, SC, David Taylor of South Bend, IN, and Robert (Angela) Taylor of South Bend, IN; eight grandchildren, Jackie (Terry) Rife, Angie (Sean Mathew) Harmon, Angie Geisel, Allen Geisel, Cheryl (Kenny) Noell, Stacey (Jason) Wheeler, Jeni (Rob) Reich and Rob (Kaley) Taylor; 18 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lucille Browning of Lakeland, FL, and Bee Cook of Columbiana, AL; and her twin brother, Jay Whitney of Sarasota, FL. A sister, Kathryn Greene, two brothers, Jack and Dick Pfender, and a great-grandchild preceded her in death. Mrs. Taylor was a lifelong area resident. She was an avid bingo player, playing for over 40 years at the South Bend Elks Club. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 19, 2008, in the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan St., South Bend. Burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend. Friends may visit with the family from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. today, Aug. 18, in the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.